Warmoth Thanksgiving Sale

[shobet]

Last time I did it I think it works out like this.

You pay import duty on the total cost of the guitar + postage + insurance, which is then converted to GBP. I think electric guitar duty is about 4%, which is then added on. and then you pay VAT @ 20% on top of all that.

On top of that the courier will probably also charge a fee for handling it.

Others may have done this more recently as I stopped doing it when the exchange rates became less favourable.

[Philly Q]

Confusingly, I believe you only pay import duty on the actual item, but you pay VAT on the total.

So I take it you'll pay 20% of the Total inc. P&P. And then just a small amount for the Import Duty?

It's hard to figure out exactly, because you don't know what exchange rates they're using.

Also, if something comes by normal post I don't think they charge VAT on the delivery charge, but if it comes by courier they do include the delivery charge.  Warmoth use UPS, so you're paying VAT on the total cost including delivery.

I usually just estimate that I'm going to have to pay roughly 23-24% of the total cost, including the delivery charge.  If it turns out less, it's a pleasant surprise.

[Sifu Ben]

Philly, why did you choose UPS?? Are you in that much of a hurry to shove it under your bed? ;)  :lol:

[Philly Q]

Philly, why did you choose UPS?? Are you in that much of a hurry to shove it under your bed? ;)  :lol:

Isn't that the standard option?  I thought the other option, whatever it was, was even more expensive...?

I'm pretty sure I always pick the cheaper shipping option, but the parts always arrive by UPS.  I've got to know the UPS delivery bloke quite well!  :lol:

[Sifu Ben]

Mine said USPS 2-3 weeks

[Philly Q]

Oh, then maybe I did choose the more expensive option because I didn't want my stuff knocking around in the hold of a ship for a few weeks with a load of rats and scurvy seadogs.  Or something.

I'll check it more carefully next time!

[Afghan Dave]

This thread needs no comment from me...

...you know.  PDT_043

[Gooby]

Just in the process of finishing my Warmoth Strat (first build) typical there is a sale now lol. Had a few Strats in my time but never got on with the fingerboard Radius completely, so a build was logical.

Spec:
Irish Tour set (cream covers & controls)
Parchment Scratchplate
Alder Body (sealed with Tru Oil)
Maple Neck (sealed with Tru Oil)
Pau Ferro Fingerboard with compound radius & 6100 frets.
Wilkinson Trem, Black TUSQ nut and Sperzels.

When its done will post some pics

Martin

[Philly Q]

^

You must show us pictures! 

I've been tempted to try a Tru-Oil finish but I'm worried I'll make a complete hash of it.

[Stevepage]

Tru Oil is really easy to apply mate. I done it to my Strat neck and a Warmoth I had. It really brought out the grain in the wood.

[Philly Q]

I just have this fear that it'll go all streaky/patchy and look horrible!

[WezV]

if it does you rub it all back with 0000 liberon wire wool and apply some more.   do this after every few coats anyway for the best feeling tru-oil finishes. 


generally when playing with tru-oil i think i have made a mess, it rubs back nicely and feels great  - even if its rubbed back so much that you think none is left on it... it still feels great

i think my approach is different to others. i dont try and use tru-oil as a lacquer substitute.  sure its possible, but if i want lacquer i will use that

[Philly Q]

I'll give it a go sometime!